How severe is CVE-2022-33166?

CVE-2022-33166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33166?

CVE-2022-33166 affects Ibm Security Directory Suite Va. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-33166 published?

CVE-2022-33166 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33166

CVE-2022-33166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Suite Va with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Suite Va
Published: 2023-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 228586.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33166?: IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 228586.
How severe is CVE-2022-33166?: CVE-2022-33166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33166?: CVE-2022-33166 affects Ibm Security Directory Suite Va. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33166 published?: CVE-2022-33166 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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